Holmes Guide - Renovate It Right
Mike Holmes
President at The Holmes Group, Contractor, TV Producer & Host, Founder Holmes Approved Homes & Mike Holmes Inspections
For homeowners who are not thinking about buying or selling during the pandemic, home renovation projects are becoming increasingly popular.
Remember though- first spend your money on things that need to be FIXED around the house. Your new kitchen cabinets can wait. Your leaky roof cannot.
A lot of people have been asking me about the products I trust for my own jobs, so here is a Holmes guide to renovations:
Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations:
Bathroom and kitchen renovations are the most popular home improvement projects. You can expect to recover 75% of your investment.
- Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks: Kraus
- Waterproofing, in-floor heating: Schluter Systems
- Shower benches, niches: Schluter Systems
- Self Leveler & Primer for floor: Sika
- Door hardware: Schlage
Guides:
How To Pick Materials for Your Bathroom Remodel
Protecting Your Home:
- Water Test, Treatment & Filtration systems: Kinetico
- Radon Mitigation & Testing: Radon Environmental
- Load Centres, surge protectors, wi-fi switches: Eaton
Guides:
How To Improve The Quality Of Your Water
How To Reduce Drafts In Your Home
Exterior:
- Roof: Asphalt shingles with Scotchgard Protector by 3M
- Door Hardware & Smart Locks: Schlage
- Fence Install and Repair: Post Fix by Sika
- Insulation for windows and door frames, filling gaps: Sika Boom
Also check out Vipeq’s Thermal CorkShield? (spray cork)
Guides:
How To Pick Your Asphalt Shingles
5 Signs Your Windows Need Replacement
Landscaping Tips From A Contractor
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3 年Mike Holmes thanks for sharing.
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3 年Nice. Great Resource.
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3 年Although I’m in the USA I’ll definitely check this out. I’m thinking of building a new home. I’ve watched your shows for years and have learned a tremendous amount. Thank for doing what you do.